North Suffolk is looking for a
Medication Specialist to join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.
This is a full-time 36 hours per week position with multiple schedules available.
What you’ll do:
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Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.
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Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors.
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Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.
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Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive.
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Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
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Print off medication lists to send off with clients.
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Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals.
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Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.
What you’ll need:
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Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required.
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Experience: One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred.
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Skills: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required. Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
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Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
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Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
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Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Access to Credit Union Banking
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Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
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Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted Movie Tickets
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Comprehensive Training Program
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Internal Advancement Opportunities
